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"The environment at Mason has allowed me to combine both my fields of study, Painting and Poetry. ​My professors have pushed me to develop my technical skills while allo​wing me the artistic freedom to explore my own interests." --Julia Douglas, Painting and Creative Writing, BFA

"My time at the School of Art at Mason helped me understand how to create art work which engages people. The collaborative relationships I formed with professors and students exposed me to new approaches for creating art. The work that I now create aims to engage people in a temporary communal experience." -Chelsea Dobert-Kehn, Printmaking, BFA

"The School of Art has been critical in my development as an artist and also as a professional. Through the guidance of top notch professors, I was able to direct my interest in Art and Photography into a pursuit of a Masters in Art and Teaching." -Arthur Reinaltt, Photography, BFA

“I started at Mason as a School of Art minor but eventually changed my plans and with support from the faculty was accepted into the BFA program. My work concentrates on observation and documentation as mechanisms to empathize with the people I meet and to acknowledge the disparate episodes that establish our common humanity” –Zander Shaw, Photography, BFA

"The most important lesson I have taken from my education at the School of Art at Mason is that there is always rooms for improvement. Even the oldest artists can still learn new techniques. Upon graduation, I plan to complete my MFA in Painting and one day become a professor so that I can pass this message on to my students." -Dorothy Bonica, Painting, BFA

The School of Art is pleased to be included in the top 100 best graduate programs in fine arts published in "America's Best Graduate Programs 2009 Edition" by U.S. News and World Report.

By Sudha Kamath A new three-floor, rotating art exhibit in downtown Fairfax, Va., shines a spotlight on the artwork of George Mason University students, while serving as an example of teamwork among George Mason student leaders, colleges and one of the Washington, D.C., area’s largest real estate companies. “Mason Van Art On Main” is the […]

By Michele McDonald Like many kids, George Mason University student and artist R. Adam Renner was into dinosaurs. But it wasn’t until he came to George Mason that he discovered he could combine his love for fossils with a career in art. The Art and Visual Technology student earned a minor in paleontology in the […]

The School of Art welcomes Don Russell as our new University Curator and Gallery Director. Some of his goals are to bring a larger vision to the University Curator position, create alliances with other departments, and bring in visiting artists.

By Jamie Rogers The newest phase of Tysons Corner Center in Fairfax County is for the birds, thanks to a trio of talented George Mason University artists. Peter Winant, the director of the School of Art, and Tom Ashcraft, the lead professor of the school’s sculpture program, along with their undergraduate assistant, the appropriately named […]

Grad Student Spotlight

Anne Smith, MFA candidate in the School of Art, currently serves as the Graduate Professional Assistant (GPA) at Fenwick Gallery. This new position, reserved for an MFA student from the School of Art, offers students the opportunity to gain professional experience and display some of the great work being produced in and around the School […]

Recent Post

Join us! Steve Badanes . “Speak of the Devil” Thursday March 5th 7:20pm . Harris Theater Steve Badanes is a co-founder of Jersey Devil, a group of architects, artists, and inventors, committed to the interdependence of design and construction. Badanes is an expert on energy efficient building, and speaks on the social responsibilities of architects, […]